Ledisi just scored her very first #1 song on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs radio airplay chart with “Anything For You” on 10/10/2020. See the video below.
Ledisi Has Something To Smile About
For 25 weeks, fans of Ledisi have watched as her hit song, Anything For You climbed it’s way into the top position. And that’s after 15 years of her songs making chart appearances.
Speaking with Billboard, she spoke of the song, which was released on her own label, Listen Back Entertainment and BMG. stating –
“I am beyond elated at the support for ‘Anything for You,..a song created to honor our loved ones.”
Thrilled at the achievement, Ledisi added –
“My very first No. 1, and on my record label. It means everything. The best part is sharing this moment with my co-writers, Rex Rideout and Jairus Mozee. Watching its steady climb up the charts has taught me to always embrace the journey.”
Considering the songstress’ first entry was way back in 2005, this comes as a welcome endeavor. After 17 total entries, she finally made it to the top.
As reported by Billboard, only a few other solo women artists have achieved that feat in that span of time. Namely, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Alicia Keys, and Jill Scott.
Of all songs charted By Ledisi, here are the top 10 –
- I Blame You (38 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #3
- Stay Together (34 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #4
- Pieces Of Me (32 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #2
- Alright (29 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #11
- Anything For You (25 Weeks On Chart So Far) Peaked at #1
- Like This (24 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #9
- All The Way (23 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #8
- Going Thru Changes (22 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #15
- My Sensitivity (Get’s In The Way) – (22 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #18
- High (21 Weeks On Chart) Peaked at #7
As for her very first #1, let’s check out the official music video for Ledisi’s sultry, sexy “Anything For You” below.
Congrats Ledisi! It’s long overdue, you deserve it.
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